HS Biology

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Eileen Meisler (emeisler@pccsd.net)

**State Biology Syllabus & Model Curriculum**

Open Educational Resources
https://www.boundless.com/biology/

100 Best Video Sites for Educators
http://edudemic.com/2012/08/best-video-sites-for-teachers/

Resources to support this content can be found here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PShVues5wjy8ts0r_7eqk9kLLj6945fB4zvO7yAe-5w/edit#

PBL Resource - Teach 21
http://wveis.k12.wv.us/teach21/public/project/MainMenu.cfm?tsele1=3&tsele2=129

Simulations
PhET
Biology Tools


Course Content The following information may be taught in any order; there is no ODE-recommended sequence.

Heredity

  • Cellular genetics
  • Structure and function of DNA in cells
  • Genetic mechanisms and inheritance
  • Mutations
  • Modern genetics
Evolution
  • Mechanisms
    • Natural selection
    • Mutation
    • Genetic drift
    • Gene flow (immigration, emigration)
    • Sexual selection
    • History of life on Earth
  • Diversity of Life
    • Speciation and biological classification based on molecular evidence
    • Variation of organisms within a species due to population genetics and gene frequency
 Diversity and Interdependence of Life
  • Classification systems are frameworks created by scientists for describing the vast diversity of organisms indicating the degree of relatedness between organisms.
  • Ecosystems
    • Homeostasis
      • Carrying capacity
      • Equilibrium and disequilibrium
Cells
  • Cell structure and function
    • Structure, function and interrelatedness of cell organelles
    • Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells
  • Cellular processes
    • Characteristics of life regulated by cellular processes
    • Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular respiration
    • Cell division and differentiation

Formative Assessments

Heredity:

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Pedigrees
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Genetic Crosses
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Evolution:

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Diversity & Interdependence of Life:

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Cells:

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Organelles
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Photo / Resp
 Giant Sequoia Tree, V2,#16
 Sticky Bars / Poll Everywhere